Description
The Borough of Paulsboro, NJ has issued a comprehensive RFP seeking qualified vendors to provide a suite of municipal professional services on an “as‑needed” or annual‑appointment basis. Positions include legal counsel (General Solicitor, Labor/HR, Police Labor, Bond Counsel, Municipal Court Prosecutor, Public Defender, Special Counsel‑Redevelopment, Land‑Use Solicitor), audit services (municipal CPA audit of FY 2026), engineering and planning services (Borough/Utility Engineer, Land‑Use Engineer, Land‑Use Planner), and a grant‑consulting role. Each role requires New Jersey licensure (Bar, CPA, Professional Engineer, or Planner) with a minimum of five years’ experience (ten years for Bond Counsel) and a bona‑fide NJ principal office. Most appointments are one‑year terms beginning January 1, with the Auditor specifically covering FY 2026. Compensation is “as agreed upon by Council,” with bidders required to submit cost proposals, insurance certificates, financial‑disclosure, and anti‑discrimination statements. The RFP references multiple NJ statutes governing municipal contracts and professional licensing.
• Multiple distinct professional‑service positions (legal, audit, engineering, planning, grant consulting) are solicited in a single RFP.
• All positions require NJ‑based firms/individuals with ≥ 5 years experience (≥ 10 years for Bond Counsel) and must provide detailed qualification and cost proposals.
• One‑year contract terms start January 1; the Auditor’s scope is limited to the FY 2026 audit.
• No specific submission deadline, pre‑bid meeting, or contact details are provided in the excerpt.